I’ve written quite a bit about burnout in these pages—here, here, and here, for example. It’s important for leaders who work directly with faculty and other leaders to be able to recognize the signs of burnout and interact compassionately with those they lead to address symptoms and challenges of this institutional problem, which results from unrelenting organizational stress.
Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Higher Education Job Descriptions
The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has captured hearts with its wholesome optimism, leadership wisdom, and unwavering belief in people. The coaching philosophy that Ted (Jason Sudeikis) embodies,
Katie Fischer and Deborah Erickson
June 2, 2025
